BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) vs Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023)0B19	Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014)RN27
Oil change	n/a	12,000 mi
Valve service	12,000 mi	24,000 mi
Spark plugs	12,000 mi	n/a
Chain	n/a	600 mi
Brake fluid	24 mo	24 mo
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) or the Yamaha FZ8-N (2011–2014)?

BMW F 850 GS (2019–2023) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.